Preschool Instructional Assistant

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

William Paterson University invites applications for the part-time position (up to 29.5 hours per week) of Early Childhood Instructional Assistant to serve in the newly opened on campus Child Development Center.

The Early Childhood Instructional Assistant will be assigned to either a toddler, preschool or kindergarten classroom and will work collaboratively with all members of the CDC team. Under the guidance of the classroom teacher will bring developmentally appropriate learning experiences to all students. The Instructional Assistant will follow regulations outlined in the New Jersey Manual of Requirements for Child Care Center and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Standards

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works as part of a team to provide children with developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a physically and psychologically safe environment in which all students are valued and supported.
• Assists with authentic data collection.
• Maintains with assistance a clean and safe environment in line with the Manual of Requirements for Childcare.
• Assists with all aspects of early childhood classroom routines and procedures.
• Works with children aged 2.5 to 6 years old.
• Participates in professional development workshops and training as required by licensing and the WP Child Development Center leadership team.
• Assists with maintaining classroom records.
• May be provided with the opportunity to work additional wrap-around hours within parameters for part-time employment.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in early childhood or related field, substitute license and/or equivalent college credits, or passing score on PARAPRO assessment.
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting.

Personal attributes and traits

• Warm and friendly with a high level of patience, compassion, and enthusiasm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reflective and open to coaching and feedback.

Note: This is an ongoing posting to maintain a pool of qualified applicants for potential future openings. Should a position become available, candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Hiring Manager.

Part-time Project Employee hourly rate: $25.00/hour

Invitation to apply:

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.

General questions related to this application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.